What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiography Sonographer, Internal Traveler Program position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
At UVA Health, healthcare professionals provide high quality patient care, advance medicine and innovate excellence; transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond.
The Internal Traveler Program is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to explore the boundless possibilities at UVA Health. Internal Traveler positions are:
- compensated competitively with other traveler positions,
- available in a wide variety of clinical practice opportunities, and
- are offered in 13-week blocks, which may be renewed up to a maximum of 39 weeks.
- One-time incentive payout of $2,500.00 with first 13 week assignment only
Please visit: https://hr.virginia.edu/uva-health-internal-traveler-program
Opportunities are available for Echocardiography Sonographers in the Internal Traveler Program. An Echocardiography Sonographer is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures acts and processes permitted by law for which the individual has received education and clinical experience has demonstrated competency and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in cardiac ultrasound.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Must meet the education requirement for Echocardiography Sonographer certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: No experience required; 2 years relevant experience preferred
Licensure: RCS or RDCS with CCI or RCVT with ARDMS certification within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, and traveling, driving (occasionally for outreach clinics); reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: Manipulation of ultrasound transducer. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, and blood/body fluids disease.
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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